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GNWT releases What We Heard Report for proposed dental hygienist profession regulations under the Health and Social Services Professions Act
January 20, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report on proposed Dental Hygienist Profession Regulations. Between September 12, 2024, and October 14, 2024, dental hygienists, Indigenous governments, stakeholders, and the public shared their feedback on the proposed changes. The proposed regulations aim to move the regulation of […]
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Empowering Cancer Care Providers: Otipemisiwak Métis Government Launches Métis Cancer Care Course
Edmonton, AB – The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta is proud to announce the launch of the Métis Cancer Care Course, an innovative e-learning program designed to support cancer care providers in Alberta and across Canada. This course offers vital insights into the distinct culture, history, and health experiences of Métis […]
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Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin says she adds unique opinion on Supreme Court | Face to Face
Credit: APTN News Michelle O’Bonsawin is the first Indigenous person to sit on the Supreme Court of Canada – and says she felt the weight of it on her shoulders in her first year. On this Face to Face, she talks about the lived experience she brings to the role.
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ISGBA+ Framework
At Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, everything we do is informed by our Inuit-Specific Gender-Based Analysis Plus (ISGBA+) Framework. This framework is more than just a tool—it is the foundation of our work. It shapes how we develop our policy recommendations and advocacy efforts to ensure that every decision we make reflects the voices, values, […]
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Reminder: Whooping Cough Outbreak in Igloolik is Ongoing
January 16, 2025 The Department of Health is advising Nunavummiut, that the outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) declared on December 16, 2024, in Igloolik is ongoing. Anyone can get whooping cough, but the most severe cases are in children under the age of one. Whooping cough is a disease of the throat and lungs that […]
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Ontario investing $28M to build new Aboriginal Health Access Centre in Kenora – ReNew Canada
January 17, 2025 The Government of Ontario announced it is investing over $28 million to support the construction of the new Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Aboriginal Health Access Centre (WNHAC) in downtown Kenora, connecting more Indigenous people and families to community-led primary care services, closer to home. “Our government is making historic investments to ensure people of […]
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Medical Matters: Introducing CPSA’s 2025 Council Chair – CPSA
January 16, 2025 The Cree phrase for “Happy New Year” is “Miyo-acehtowi-kisikanisik.” In my culture, when we are beginning a new endeavor or meeting others for the first time, we introduce ourselves. So, I would like to start this message with an introduction. Tansi! Nicole Cardinal, nitisiyihkâson niya. Onihcikiskwapiwinihk ohci niya. Hello, my name is […]
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2025 First Nations harm reduction grants are now open
January 16, 2025 With the public health toxic drug emergency in British Columbia (BC) continuing to disproportionately impact First Nations people, it remains crucial to support innovative, community-based, and grassroots harm reduction initiatives to curtail the risk of toxic drug poisoning. The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to supporting community-driven, Nation-based initiatives that […]
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Toronto conserving rabies vaccine supply due to provincial shortage – CTV
January 16, 2025 TORONTO — Toronto Public Health says it is conserving its rabies vaccine supply due to a shortage in Ontario. The health agency instructed doctors Thursday to start rationing the city’s remaining supply. That means only high-risk exposures, such as direct contact with bats and wild animals, will be eligible. Vaccine doses will […]
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Canada Post employee denied short-term disability claim because cancer diagnosis came during strike – CTV
January 16, 2025 A Kitchener, Ont. woman’s fight against ovarian cancer was amplified by another battle. “Diagnosed on Nov. 8,” said Chantelle Lucyshyn. “At that time, we were still at work, I was still working,” the 23-year Canada Post employee added. The stage 4 cancer diagnosis was hard to hear. Work may have been a […]
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